Volunteer Management: Volunteering Within the Law

Who the course is for
This course is for anyone needing to update their volunteer management practices and wants to understand how good practice keeps you within the law.
Please note this training is not taught by a lawyer so the trainer will not be in a position to address specific legal issues.

Course Date: 13th February 2020
Start Time: 10.00
End Time:16.30
Venue: Focolare Centre, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JG

Course Content:

Volunteer management and Employment Law

Diversity and equality – using good practice to keep within the law whilst finding the right volunteers for you

Health and Safety, insurance and out of pocket expenses. What does the law state and what is good practice?

GDPR – How to keep in line with legislation when volunteers are dealing with people’s data.

Learning Outcomes:

By completing this training you will:
Have an understanding of employment law and how to avoid it around volunteering

Know how to recruit volunteers in line with equality and diversity

Understand the difference between legal requirements and good practice

Understand of GDPR and the impact on volunteers.

About the Trainer:

Kat Shepherdson has led #TeamHerts Volunteering since it started, supporting organisations with volunteer management and recruitment. Her experience as a volunteer and volunteer manager gives her a well-rounded view on the topic.

For more information visit http://www.hertscf.org.uk/hcft-vol-law-13022020